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A few weeks ago my granddaughter and I were shopping at our local Dollar Store and picked up a few things that she needed. One thing that we picked up was this aqua-colored hand mirror. It was very plain looking, so we decided to turn it into a Mermaid Seashell Hand Mirror with just a few craft supplies that we had on hand. Our new mirror was completed in just one afternoon.
If you enjoy painting on seashells or crafting with seashells…you’ll find over 70+ seashell craft projects right here on the Two Classy Chics blog! We will be sharing more seashell craft projects in the future too!
Mermaid Seashell Hand Mirror
Hand Mirror from the Dollar Store
2 Scallop Seashells
Metallic Acrylic Craft Paint (we used pink)
Paint Brush, Water Dish, Paper Towels
Self-Adhesive Faux Half-Pearls
Self-Adhesive Rhinestones
Quick-Drying Craft Glue
E6000 Adhesive Glue
We painted our 2 scallop seashells with pink metallic-finish acrylic craft paint. It took the paint about 70 minutes to fully dry and we gave each seashell 2 coats of paint. Make sure they’re thoroughly dry before gluing them onto the back of your hand mirror.
Seashells are “weighty” so you’ll want to use the E6000 adhesive glue to add them onto the mirror. This glue does take 2-3 hours to dry. Hot glue and regular craft glue don’t work well for gluing “weighty” things onto plastic or metal.
We framed out the hand mirror with self-adhesive half-round faux pearls. To make sure they wouldn’t fall off after use, we added a dab of quick-drying craft glue for the added protection. We went around the entire perimeter of the mirror, added 3 of them down the handle and then accented each side of the seashell motif with a half-pearl.
To finish it off we added 2 turquoise flower-shaped rhinestones onto the handle of the mirror using craft glue. Let all of this dry for several hours to make sure you get a strong bond. You need all of the glue to be thoroughly dry before using your new Mermaid Hand Mirror.
If you were hosting a birthday party for young girls this would make a great make-n-take birthday party favor for the girls to make. They can decorate their mirrors with self-adhesive jewels, stickers, buttons, charms, paints, etc. I could collect a lot of bits & pieces and let the girls get creative and come up with their own designs.
Buying Note: We purchased our hand mirror at the local Dollar Store and it came with an additional small compact mirror too. While plain looking, they can really be decorated a ton of different ways and make for an inexpensive craft project.
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I’m thrilled that spring is here and that the weather is warming up. I’m definitely ready to show off some spring colors and move away from the blacks and greys that typically rule my winter wardrobe. One of the easiest ways to get a quick …
As I inch closer to my 50s, I’m constantly reminded by my skin’s very unpredictable behavior, that I need to maintain a solid beauty routine. When I follow all the steps—cleansing, toning and moisturizing—I find that my skin is happier. I was recently introduced to …
When I was younger I had no skin sensitivities. I could use any bath, body, skincare or cosmetic product that I wanted. However, that all changed once I hit the age of 30. My skin sensitivity first started with facial care products and then spread to include my entire body. A lot of products out in the retail marketplace will cause my skin to burn, breakout, cause redness and at times…sores. It is really difficult to find products that won’t irritate my skin.
* Complimentary product received for review.
Let me introduce you to Cleure who offers a line of skin care, hair care, oral care and makeup products for all skin types. For the purpose of this review feature I’m focusing on their make-up line. Cleure cosmetics are clean…pure. Products are formulated for allergy-prone, sensitive skin. All products are made in the U.S.A.
Check out these features and benefits:
* Fragrance – Free
* Balsam of Peru – Free
* Plant Extracts – Free
* Essential Oils – Free
* Paraben – Free
* Formaldehyde – Free
* Propylene Glycol – Free
* Sodium Lauryl Sulfate – Free
Cleure is on the verified lists of being free of common irritants:
* American Contact Dermatitis Society
* Skin Safe (in collaboration with Mayo Clinic)
* Duke Dermatology and others
For this beauty feature I was sent a complimentary tube of Cleure Moisturizing Mineral Lipstick on the beautiful Almost Nude shade (soft rose). I really feel that this is a universal shade that can be worn by any woman, young or old. Their lipstick is currently available in 6 beautiful shades.
This lipstick will delivery creamy color and moisturizing care in one stroke. Its formulated to prevent chapped lips and is a long-wearing formula that won’t dry out your lips. As soon as you apply it…you’ll feel how creamy and smooth it is. One of the things I like about it is that it isn’t sticky or waxy/tacky. It really feels nice on your lips! Next, I feel its a shade everyone can wear…to the business office, while out running errands, date night out with the spouse, etc. Every occasion appropriate!
I don’t wear lipstick every day and I’m really picky about the ones that I wear. The Cleure Moisturizing Mineral Lipstick is a top-notch lipstick that provides long-lasting color, moisturizing benefits and in my opinion…helps your lips to look more youthful. You can learn more by visiting the company’s website online where you can see all of the products that they have to offer.
Giveaway: One lucky winner is going to win a tube of Cleure Moisturizing Mineral Lipstick in the Almost Nude shade. Value $19.00. Good Luck!!!
Giveaway Details: This giveaway is open to residents of the US ONLY age 18 and over. Please read our Terms of Service & Disclaimer Policy before entering. This giveaway will close on March 23rd, 2019 at 11:59 pm EST time. No purchase necessary to enter or win.
Disclaimer: Shelly received a complimentary product as featured in this blog post. Shelly’s thoughts and words are 100% her own unbiased opinion on the company & products being featured today. The Two Classy Chics are not responsible for prize shipment or fulfillment.
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